Moose Lake

401 Douglas Ave., Moose Lake, MN 55767

Plant Summary Information

Moose Lake is ranked #32 out of 72 distillate fuel oil power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Moose Lake is comprised of 5 generators and generated 39.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Moose Lake
Utility Name	Moose Lake Water & Light Comm
Location	Carlton County, MN
Initial Operation Date	November 1952
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	128.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	1.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #12,646 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #810 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #744 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants
Ranked #32 out of 72 Minnesota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil : 92.0% Natural Gas : 8.0%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Moose Lake (1996)
Plant Address	401 Douglas Ave., Moose Lake, MN 55767
Utility	Moose Lake Water & Light Comm (12897)
Latitude, Longitude	46.4541, -92.76056
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	November 1952
Annual Generation	128.0 MWh
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil : 92.0% Natural Gas : 8.0%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	MRO
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Moose Lake Water & Light Comm (12897) MN
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV / 5.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	MINNESOTA ENERGY RESOURCES
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.3 MW
Winter Capacity	1.3 MW
Minimum Load	1.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	July 1973
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

First Operation Date	April 2005
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

First Operation Date	April 2005
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

First Operation Date	April 2005
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 2019
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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